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I had a great first day of school yesterday, and I think my students did too. But I saw a look on some of their faces that I’ve seen before: “I don’t belong here because I always fail. So I’m done trying no matter how inspirational you try to be today.” The following video...
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Teaching is a noble and essential profession, not only for society but also for the Church. In this third and final reflection on Brother Luke Grande’s book Twelve Virtues of a Good Teacher, we meditate on virtues that emphasize the profound effect teachers have on their students. Humility “Humility is truth, the truth about...
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We like to think that we can manage on our own. We pride ourselves in being free, independent, and in control of our own destiny. It doesn’t always work out like that. Our car gets broken into, the baseball game gets called because of rain, or we get home from the store only to...
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The beginning of a new school year can be chaotic, stressful and incredibly busy. Trying to fit prayer and meditation into the day can be difficult, but it’s exactly in these busy times that they’re most needed. Brother Luke Grande’s book Twelve Virtues of a Good Teacher is a practical, thought-provoking source of material...
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Labor Day is a month away, but for many people there will be little to celebrate this year. As the following video shows, unemployment is a serious problem everywhere in the U.S (See a better quality version here). Many students will struggle with trying to understand why their parents can’t find work. One way...
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As a new school year approaches, teachers everywhere are preparing lesson plans, bulletin boards and handouts. This kind of professional preparation is important for a strong beginning to another cycle of teaching. However, it’s also important to prepare spiritually for the work that’s about to take place. One way to ready one’s soul for...
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